Publications by authors named "F Salvianti"

Article Synopsis
  • The study investigates the use of liquid biopsies to track mutations in blood for managing metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) patients receiving first-line chemotherapy.
  • Blood samples were collected from 20 patients with KRAS mutations, focusing on changes in circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) and specific gene mutations over time.
  • Findings suggest that monitoring ctDNA levels and co-mutations can help predict disease progression earlier and improve personalized treatment strategies for mCRC patients.
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Emicizumab is a humanized recombinant bispecific antibody, bridging together activated factor IX (FIXa) and factor X (FX), thus mimicking the activity of FVIII in vivo. Emicizumab is designed for long-term prophylaxis in patients with severe hemophilia A with and without inhibitors. This approach provides constant protection, with significant reduction in bleeding rate and improved quality of life.

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Circulating tumor cells detection and ARV7 expression are associated with worse clinical outcomes in metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC) undergoing Androgen Receptor Targeted Agents. ARFL, PSMA and PSA may help to refine prognostic models. In our institution, a prospective observational trial testing CTC detection in mCPRC undergoing I line ARTA therapy terminated the planned enrollment in 2020.

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In our institution, a prospective observational trial testing micro-RNA (miRNA) and ARV7 mutational status in metastatic, castration resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), is currently recruiting (PRIMERA trial, NCT04188275). A pre-planned interim analysis was performed when 50% of the planned accrual was reached. In this report, we explored the predictive value of Circulating Tumor Cell (CTC) detection in mCRPC patients undergoing 1st line therapy.

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Background: Within the OMITERC prospective study (OMIcs application from solid to liquid biopsy for a personalised ThERapy of Cancer), we explored the prognostic role of liquid biopsy encompassing cell-free DNA (cfDNA) and circulating tumour cells (CTCs) in KRAS mutated metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC).

Methods: We defined a workflow including pre-analytical and analytical procedures collecting blood before therapy and every 3 months until disease progression (PD). CTCs were counted by CellSearch® and isolated by DEPArray™.

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